Plan Sheet L-1 Landscaping Planting Plan

PLANT LIST / South Hadley Library
Symbol/Botanical Name
Common Name
No.
Size
Remarks
Trees (Deciduous)
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BN/Betula nigra ‘Heritage’
Heritage River Birch (Clump)
5
8-10’Ht
3-trunked clump/ Matching/LA may sub ‘Dura Heat’
CC/Cercis Canadensis ‘Alba’
White Flowering Redbud
4
7-8’Ht
Matching; Single trunk/LA may sub multi-trunk
CH/Chionathus virginicus
Fringetree
2
6-7’Ht
Matching
CL/Cladrastrus lutea
Yellowwood
1
2.5-3”C
Specimen shape
GB/Ginkgo biloba ‘Autumn Gold’
Autumn Gold Ginkgo
5
2.5-3”C
Male trees only; Matching
NY/Nyssa sylvatica
Tupelo
1
1.5-2”C
Specimen shape
UL/Ulmus Americana ‘Valley Forge’
Valley Forge American Elm
9
2-2.5”C
Matching/LA may sub. ‘New Harmony’
Trees (Evergreen)
TN/Thuja occ. ‘Nigra’
Dark American Arborvitae
4
8-10’Ht
Matching; Full to base
TG/Thuja plicata ‘Green Giant’
Green Giant Arborvitae
10
7-8’Ht
Matching; Full to base
AL/Amelanchier ‘Autumn Brilliance’
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry
4
6-7’Ht
DE/Deutzia gracillis ‘Nikko’
Nikko Deutzia
30
FO/Fothergilla gardenii
Dwarf Fothergilla
2
HY/Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Alice’
Alice Hydrangea
19
IG/Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’
Shamrock Inkberry
17
IV/Ilex verticillata ‘Red Sprite’
Red Sprite Winterberry
6
#5pot
Full, matchitg
IVM/Ilex verticillata ‘Jim Dandy’
Jim Dandy (male) Winterberry
1
#3 pot
Plant near female varieties per LA
PH/Physocarpus opulous ‘Coppertina’
Coppertina Ninebark
2
3-4’Ht
Matching/LA may sub ‘Nana’
PO/Physocarpus opulous ‘Diablo’
Diablo Ninebark
2
5-6’Ht
Matching/LA may sub ‘Center Glow’
SJ/Spirea x bulalda ‘Anthony Waterer’
Anthony Waterer Spirea
25
18-24”H
Matching
VM/Pachysandra terminallis
Pachysandra
Shrubs/Groundcover
10 TG
1 IVM
4 TN
Multi-stem; Matching
#2 pot
2.5-3’Ht
Full, matching
#5 pot
Matching; White to rose pink summer blooms
2.5-3’Ht
150
#1 pot
Full, matching
Random spacing
3 IV
Perennials/ Locate on site with Landscape Architect
50 DAY
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See Architectural
details for entry arch and fence
DAY/Hemerocallis ‘Stella d’Oro’
Stella d’Oro Daylily
50
2 Gal
PE/Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
Dwarf Fountain Grass
19
2 Gal
DAFS/ Narcissus Naturalizing Mix
Daffodil Mix
50
bulbs
Fall planting only
Slope/SW Retention Area Plantings (NOTE: Contractor shall F & I biodegradable slope stabilizing mat throughout plant beds on all slopes)
2 FO
100 VM
50 DAFS
Transformer
Approx. Location
6 DE
3 IV
1
L2
3
L2
2 CC
Decorative Fence
5 IG
GM
Stone Dust
Path
Rain Garden
GG
5 BN
STREET
5 SJ
30 VM
19 HY
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9 UL
6 IG
JU/Juniperous horizontallis ‘Wiltonii’
Wiltonii Blue Rug Juniper
122
#1 pot
IV/Ilex verticillate ‘Red Sprite’
Red Sprite Winterberry
97
#2 pot
IVJ/Ilex verticullata ‘Jim Dandy’
Jim Dandy Winterberry
3
#1 pot
RH/Rhus aromatica ‘Low Grow’
Low Grow Sumac
150
#1 pot
Allman’s Compact Dogwood
9
#2 pot
Shamrock Inkberry
5
BB/Monarda didyma ‘Fireball’
Fireball Bee Balm
5
#1 pot
T/Tiarella x. ‘Wherryi’
Wherryi Foam Flower
15
#1 pot
V/Vaccininum angustifolium
Lowbush Blueberry
Male pollinator for Red Sprite Winterberry
D
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2.5-3’Ht
Full, matching
#2 pot
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#1 pot
IG/Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’
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CS/Cornus sericea ‘Allman’s Compacta’
HIGH
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6 DE
4
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Little Joe Pyeweed
Rain Garden
12 DE
Bench Typ.
JOE/Eupatorium dibium ‘Little Joe’
MAIN
3 GB
Ginkgo
6 DE
Path Connection to Gate
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fence post
2" from edge
of building
2 CC
Native plant garden
Prep for planting by
others
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5 IG
20 VM
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3. Contractor shall be responsible for on-site safety of construction crew, and particularly of
safety of pedestrians during period of construction project.
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Extreme care shall be taken not to disturb existing plant materials, except those
specifically noted to be transplanted or removed. Any plant injured or destroyed shall be
replaced with a plant of equal or greater size and species at the Contractor's expense.
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2. It is contractor's responsibility to become apprised of existing conditions, underground
utilities, and overhead utilities.
Coordination with all relevant companies or agencies,
including permitting & Dig Safe, affected by this construction is contractor's responsibility.
The Contractor is required to obtain any necessary permits required from state and local
authorities for all work in this contract.
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1. All site information represented on this plan is illustrative, and must be verified by the
Contractor. Written specifications shall take precedence over representations on drawings.
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7. All debris shall be removed, and all walks made free of obstructions, and site left in a neat,
clean condition at the close of each work day.
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8. Contractor shall adjust plant material as necessary to accomodate any changes in above
or below ground utilities and associated bollards and fencing. Landscape Architect or
Owner's rep shall approve plant locations prior to installation.
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1. The Contractor shall locate and verify all utilities prior to starting work.
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2. The Contractor shall supply all plant materials in quantities sufficient to complete the
planting shown on all Drawings. Plant counts are for convenience only. Contractor shall
use sufficient plant materials to fulfill design intent, but in no case shall contractor use
fewer plants than listed.
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Tree Pit
Width of pit shall be three times width of rootball.
Place root ball on undisturbed soil.
3. All material shall conform to the guidelines established by the "American Standard for
Nursery Stock", published by the American Association of Nurserymen.
SOUTH HADLEY, MA
Slope sides of pit and scarify.
4. Contractor shall test and shall ammend the soil as needed for planting. The Contractor
shall grade and blend new earthwork smoothly with existing contours. Fine grading must be
accepted by the Owner before planting begins.
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New black 1/2in. reinforced rubber hose guard over staking wire.
Note: Plant field dug evergreens at original
north-south orientation and growing depth.
Staking wire or cable pulled carefully between branches.
Tree Pit
Width of pit shall be three times width of
rootball.
Place rootball on undisturbed soil.
Slope sides of pit and scarify.
Top of ball shall be at same grade as grown in
nursery.
U-Bolt
Planting Mix & Watering:
Backfill shall be slightly improved material from
tree pit.
Break up clods and compacted soil and add
minimal amounts of vermiculite and organic
material if soil is poor.
Add soil gradually and tamp lightly when
backfilling.
Water halfway and allow to drain.
Water thoroughly after backfill complete.
4in. temporary mound of earth around plant pit to retain water.
Guying stake set flush with finish grade.
Slop and scarify sides of pit.
Prepare soil mix.(Use subsoil mixed with amendments if needed.)
Compacted by lightly tamping.
Mulch:
Place 2in. to 4in. mulch around each
tree, 36in. dia. circle, minimum.
Do not place any mulch against tree
trunk.
See planting Notes for mulch, watering
and other requirements.
Top of ball shall be at same grade as growing in nursery.
Fold back top 1/3 of burlap, and remove plastic or wire from root ball.
Root ball
Subgrade: leave undisturbed under root ball.
Pit for Balled or Potted Plants
Width of pit shall be three times
width of root ball or container.
Place root ball on undisturbed soil.
Slope sides of pit and scarify.
Top of ball shall be same grade as
grown in nursery.
Remove container from
containerized material and carefully
loosen outer edge of root ball.
Planting Mix & Watering:
Backfill shall be slightly improved
material from pit.
Break up clods and compacted soil
and add minimal amounts of
vermiculite and organic material if
soil is poor.
Add soil gradually and tamp lightly
when backfilling.
Water halfway and allow to drain.
Water thoroughly after backfill is
complete.
Top of ball, same grade as grown in nursery.
Planting Mix & Watering:
Backfill shall be slightly improved material from tree pit.
Break up clods and compcted soil and add minimal amounts
of vermiculite and organic material if soil is poor.
Add soil gradually and tamp lightly when backfilling.
Water halfway and allow to drain.
Water thoroughly after backfill complete.
2-3" Depth bark mulch .
3" Earth saver at pit, cut rope
from trunk.
Plant mix.
Slope + scarify pit sides.
Spread burlap away from ball, top 1/3 only.
Remove all wire and plastic.
Root ball
Setting mound, adjust to allow top of ball
to be at grade as at nursery.
Galv. turnbuckle, 1 per cable.
Mulch:
Place 2in. to 4in. mulch around each tree, 36in. dia. circle,
minimum.
Do not place any mulch against tree trunk.
See Planting Notes for mulch, watering and other requirement.
Staking:
Generally, large trees do not need staking or tree wrap.
However, contractors may stake trees to protect from
mowers and to provide anchorage, especially if wind is a
problem.
If stakes are necessary, use 3 stakes, 6ft. to 8ft. long,
driven 2ft. into ground and 1 ft. from trunk of tree. Guy
material shall be wide fabric band.
Stakes should be fastened to allow some trunk movement.
Stakes & guy should be removed within 1 year of planting.
5. All plants shall bear the same relationship to finished grade as original grade before
digging. Plants to be transported shall be dug carefully, with adequate rootballs and pruned
according to ANA standard practice.
2x2 hardwd. stakes.
6. All plants shall be balled in burlap or containerized, unless specified otherwise. All trees
and shrubs shall be balled in burlap. No root bound container grown stock will be accepted.
All plastic root wrapping and metal wire baskets shall be carefully removed at the time of
planting, except that wire that is directly under the rootballs.
1/2" I.D. reinf. hose with 3/16"
galv. steel cable. Clamb loose
ends. Hose shall be black or dark green.
7. All plant materials are subject to the approval of the Landscape Architect at the nursery
and at the site. No unapproved substitutions will be accepted. All trees shall have a single
leader unless specified otherwise.
4in. temporary mound of earth
around plant pit to retain water.
Fold back top 1/3 of burlap, and
remove plastic or wire from root ball.
Slope and scarify sides of pit.
8. Location of all trees and shrubs shall be staked for the approval of the project landscape
architect. Staking shall be completed the day prior to commencement of planting. Set plants
and stakes plumb. The Contractor is responsible for providing planting soil for backfilling of all
plants. Submit written content analysis to Owner/Rep. for approval
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SCALE: 1/8" =
1'-0"
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Shrub Planting Detail
SCALE: 3/8" =
1'-0"
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Deciduous Tree Planting Detail
SCALE: 1/4" =
1'-0"
Planting Plan
Date: 17 Dec 2012 Drawn By: LP/KA
Scale: AS NOTED
9. Flood plants thoroughly once immediately after planting and twice during the first twentyfour hour period after planting. The Contractor shall maintain the plants for a minimum of 60
days following installation, or longer if contracted by the Owners. Before the end of the 60
day period, the Contractor shall provide a written maintenance outline to the Owners and the
Contractor shall be available to answer questions or concerns at that time.
10. Mulch: Contractor shall place 2" - 3" of fine shredded, aged 2 years, dark brown pine
bark mulch throughout the shrub bed areas and around the base of each new tree (30"
diameter mulch bed, approximately). Submit sample of mulch for approval.
11. Clearly edge all mulched beds next to lawns.
12. All trees and shrubs to be sprayed with anti-dessicant within twenty-four hours after
planting. All plants to be sprayed with an anti-dessicant the first week of November the first
winter following planting.
Coniferous Tree Planting Detail
Sheet
Title:
All plants shall be guaranteed for a minimum of 1 year from final acceptance of planting by
the Landscape Architect.
Project No.:
L-1